Warragul respiratory clinic

Gippsland’s first Respiratory Clinic for COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, flu like symptoms such as coughing, breathing difficulties, sore throat and fatigue. It can take up to 14 days for symptoms to show after a person has been infected.

If you feel unwell and think you have COVID-19 first call the Department of Health Coronavirus Hotlineon 1800 675 398 or 1800 020 080 to discuss your symptoms and risk of COVID-19. For translating or interpreting call 131 450. For urgent medical care call Emergency 000 (triple zero).

Use this tool to help you better understand your risk of COVID-19 and precautions you need to take based on your personal circumstances. Also refer to the current Department of Health COVID-19 Fact Sheet.

Warragul Specialist Centre is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all patients and staff. We are here to help and have temporarily changed our service model to better manage your health needs during this difficult time. Pre-screening questions will now be asked when you book or attend an appointment. You will be informed of your options when you make an appointment. Telehealth appointments are also available for eligible patients. Call reception on (03) 5642 6666 for all enquiries.

COVID-19 testing is now being done at the Warragul Specialist Centre, 197-199 Sutton Street, Warragul. It is staffed by doctors and nurses 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Central Clinic has been working closely with Primary Health Network (PHN) to establish a Respiratory Clinic in Warragul.

Warragul Specialist Centre was chosen as the dedicated premises after meeting clear criteria with arrangements to safely manage infection control.

Warragul Specialist Centre will be staffed from Monday to Friday by a medical team comprising of doctors and nurses from Central Clinic and other local clinics, who will be supported by receptionists, cleaners and security personnel.

Social distancing restrictions have been hard for all of us, but as they ease we do not want to undo all of our hard work.

From midnight last night, restrictions around some activities have been relaxed in Victoria in recognition of the current low rate of community transmission of this virus.

But let’s look at what’s important. As of 17 May 2020, the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria increased by 7 since the previous day. There are currently 117 active cases in Victoria. 11 people are in hospital, including 7 people in intensive care. 18 people have sadly passed away.

While the statistics compared to a month ago are promising, it also shows that COVID-19 is still out there and there are undoubtedly more cases undetected.

It is very concerning that people are not heeding the advice of health professionals and government departments to be tested. Even with the mildest symptoms testing should still be performed.

If you have any of these symptoms, it is encouraged you have a COVID-19 test. Testing generally takes less than a minute. The timeframe from triage to leaving is approximately 3 minutes.

COVID-19 can present like any kind of respiratory illness or cold. This is why testing is so important to keep you, your family and our community safe. If possible it should be done before visiting your GP.

General Practices are doing their best to ensure patients who potentially may be infectious are isolated from other patients. Providing that everyone with symptoms heeds this advice, general practices are safe. Possibly safer than going to your local supermarket or hardware store.

The Warragul Respiratory Clinic has been set up for patients with symptoms or suspected COVID-19 to be examined and tested away from General Practice waiting rooms.

Diagnosing coronavirus early, even when symptoms are mild, helps us quickly stop and control the spread of the virus.

Our community adherence to restrictions has been remarkable. Now is not the time for complacency.

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Clinic Hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 1pm

Additional information

Appointments to be made by phone
Ambulance access at the rear of the building
Main entrance at the front of the premises
Ample parking at rear of the building
No pharmacy
Melbourne Pathology on site
No doctor on call service

No referrals required

GP’s are required to fax referral to 03 5642 6699 and reception will look after the booking for the specialists. Appointments can vary from 15 minutes and up to an hour depending on the specialist and needs of the patient.

Emergency

Call 000 immediately and ask for an ambulance if your life or someone else’s life is in danger.

We have a number ofin-house specialists available for appointments at our clinics. A referral from your doctor will be required before making an appointment with an in-house specialist or another specialist.

Please bring your Medicare card and any concession, pension or health care cards that may be applicable on your first visit to Warragul Specialist Centre.

You will need to fill out ourPatient Registration Form. You can collect one from reception when you arrive for your appointment. Please arrive early to have enough time to complete the form before seeing the doctor.

All consultations are to be paid on the day of service by Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard. To know more about the fees that may be incurred for your consultation, please call and speak to our friendly receptionist.

MyHealthRecord is an online database that makes it easier for you to share your health information with your healthcare providers. To learn more, read this link or thesethreebrochures.

Our Medical Practice

About Warragul Specialist Centre

Warragul Specialist Centre is a modern facility in Warragul offering a wide range of allied health and specialist services so that you can find someone who understands you best.We endeavour to provide patients with the best and most current treatments, methods, materials and equipment within our resources capabilities.We believe that ethical and responsible behaviour is essential to maintain the trust and loyalty of our patients and staff.Our doctors and allied health professionals are committed to supporting our patients, by promoting health, well-being and disease prevention.We believe in excellence, diversity and confidentiality for all our patients.

The Warragul Specialist Centre believes and upholds the patient as being the heart of all care.